Lac Louvois, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Louvois lies within the bounds of Outaouais, Quebec. The country here is rolling bush. About 7 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest town is Saint-Boniface, 32 km away. Gatineau is the closest city, 145 km away. Not far off: Lac Bassia near enough 0.9 km, Lac Winkel at about 1.1 km, Lac Evange near enough 1.1 km, Lac Offemont at about 1.7 km and Lac Le Scalon near enough 1.7 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Louvois

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Outaouais include pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass and rainbow smelt. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Lac Louvois the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 18°C, while January sits near -15°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. From about late April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Louvois.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Lac Bassia, 0.9 km away. Confirm access to Lac Louvois locally before you travel.